by Greg Lovegrove During her freshman year at American University, Sammie Paul met Maria Rose Belding while working on a project based around homelessness in D.C. Shortly before they met, Belding had created the MEANS Database that would provide a platform for excess food items to be given to those who need it most. “As […]

by Gabriella Novello American University Mental Health Initiative president Lilli Specter said that a politically active campus like AU needs to do more to promote mental health care and is working to create a community for students on campus. Specter said the first time she learned about AU’s mental health resources was during her freshman […]

by Emily Moran Ryan Barto, a New Jersey native, came to American University with a fierce desire for change and a strong sense of leadership. Now a Junior studying Political Science, he has made his impact on American’s campus as a student activist throughout the past three years. Right off the bat Ryan got involved […]

by Nora Turner Incidents of hate and bias at American University in the recent years have made campus climate inclusion efforts a top priority. Sarah Duval is one student committed to fostering spaces of inclusion through her membership in the Student Advisory Council and as co-director of the Breaking Ground Monologues. This student-directed and written […]

by Danielle Simon Giuliana Johnson, a sophomore from Rochester, New York, discovered her passion for advocating for human rights when she decided to attend her dream school, American University.  Heading into her second semester of her sophomore year, Johnson found her new home away from home in Washington, DC. Passion is an understatement when speaking to […]

by Awais Ahmad When Maya Krishnan voiced her concerns about instances of cultural appropriation on American University’s campus, Breitbart published a story blaming her for shutting down the Bhakti Yoga and Vegetarian Club. She had organized a panel on cultural appropriation and written an op-ed for the Eagle. Soon after the Breitbart article came out, […]

by Sasha Jones For Muslim students, American University now looks different than it did three years ago. Restaurants on campus, including the Terrace Dining Room, now offer halal options, meaning food that is allowed under Islamic dietary laws. Kay Spiritual Life Center has a renovated space for Muslim worship. These efforts have been led by […]

by Anying Guo American University senior Peter Close stares straight ahead as he contemplates just how large of a role Donald Trump has played into his vote in the upcoming election, specifically discussing the importance of voting for anyone over the age of 18 in the United States. “Anyone who is 18 or older should […]

By: Ryan Siegel While many voters heading to the polls have different issues they are concerned with, Tristin Ralph’s main concerns might not be as mainstream as the rest of the nation. Ralph, a senior from Jonestown, PA just outside of Hershey, is the District 6 Leader of the Lebanon County Democratic Committee, and hails […]

By: Ryan Siegel The gubernatorial election for the state of Maryland is set to take place in November and Kevin Alkinburg couldn’t be more eager to vote. Alkinburg, a senior from Port Deposit, MD, is returning home to Cecil County to vote for incumbent Governor Larry Hogan in the upcoming election. “He has the second […]